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2A | WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2019 | COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL On The Record POLICE LOG May 14 • Shoplifting of $37.42-worth of sand- wiches and beer was re- ported at Walmart. • Theft of a can of Red Bull was reported at Gro- cery Outlet. • A restraining order violation was reported when a female subject was found hiding in a bush by the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Wit- nesses church. • A subject was arrest- ed on Gateway Blvd. for a felony possession of a firearm. May 15 • A suspicious person was reported around Tay- lor Ave. going into back yards and attempting to get inside houses. One victim was at home when the suspect tried to come in the back sliding glass door. • Second-degree ani- mal abuse was reported when a complainant wit- nessed a man hitting and choking his dog in a car on E Gibbs Avenue. A second male confronted the subject and hit him in the face. The subject ex- plained to the responding officer that the dog had tried to bite a stranger and so he hit the dog with a newspaper. • A man was reported trying to use a fake $100 bill at a 76 gas station. Upon arrest, the man was discovered to have an un- related warrant out. Bail was set at $50,000. May 17 • A traffic accident in- jury was reported at Hwy 99 and Abbott Lane. • Protestors at the cir- cus were reported by a citizen for going out- side the boundaries set by their permit. The re- sponding officer found the subjects to be inside boundaries. • A man reported to the police station lobby believing he had been slipped some fentanyl in some chips and salsa. He complained of hallucina- tions and blurred vision and was transported to the ER for evaluation. • Multiple people were reported fighting in an apartment complex com- mon area on Gateway Blvd. Two males were re- portedly “going at it” as a group of females were “egging them on.” May 18 • A dog with no col- lar was found on Wilson Ave. • A welfare check was requested for a “larger male” laying out in the rain with no shoes on in Coiner Park. • A male subject with long hair was reported the rear of 7s Deli ap- pearing very agitated and “stabbing” the air and ground. Five Oregon counties receive Federal Disaster Declaration status from February storms SALEM — A federal disaster declaration was officially declared in the State of Oregon ordering federal assistance to sup- plement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms, flood- ing, landslides and mud- slides stemming from Feb. 23-26 in Coos, Cur- ry, Douglas, Jefferson and Lane counties. Heavy snow knocked down trees or tree limbs into spans of power lines and encased lines with snow and ice, causing major power outages and damaging transportation routes. Major roadways were impacted due to land- slides, high water and fall- en trees including the clo- sure of Highway 58 that left many residents of the city of Oakridge cut off from critical services and without power for days, or even weeks in some cases. A joint Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) conducted by the Office of Emergency Management and FEMA for local governments and certain private nonprof- its for potential financial federal assistance under FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) program document- ed more than $30 million in damages. The PDA was conduct- ed from April 8-12 to as- sess the damages. This process involved coordinating with local emergency managers, public works depart- ments, and utilities to doc- ument damages and costs associated with the repair of critical infrastructure, power and roadways. The most severe im- pacts were damages to public utilities, roads, culverts, debris removal and emergency protective measures. This disaster declara- tion makes federal fund- ing is available to the state and eligible local govern- ments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe winter storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides in the five eligi- ble counties. Cliff ord Keith Folkman 1937-2019 arbitrator, a substitute teacher and an educational assistant. Keith was a volunteer for the South Lane School District, and a nominee for Volunteer of the Year through United Way. He enjoyed gardening, golf and Wildfire Awareness Month continues throughout Northwest The governors of eleven western states have signed a proclamation recogniz- ing May 2019 as Wildfire Awareness Month. The chief executives of Oregon, Washington, Ne- vada, California, Colorado, Idaho, Utah, Montana, Wy- oming, North and South Dakota encourage all cit- izens to “take steps to bet- ter prepare their home and communities for wildfires and work toward becoming a fire-adapted community.” These states, in part- nership with federal, state and local fire prevention agencies and organiza- tions, are working together to increase awareness of wildfires with programs, public service announce- ments, and opportunities for people to participate in community fire prevention projects. When it comes to pre- venting wildfires, there’s a lot at stake: lives, personal property and the many val- ues provided by Oregon’s forests and rangelands. During the 2018 wildfire season, Oregonians were responsible for starting 1,330 wildfires that con- sumed over 329,000 acres. “It’s incredibly important that all Oregonians work with their neighbors to plan and prepare for fire season now,” said Kristin Babbs, president of the Keep Or- egon Green Association. “Educating yourself about how fires can get started will be key in reducing ac- cidental wildfire ignitions this summer.” Wildfires can start at home Wildfires in the wild- land-urban interface are of- ten started by human activ- ity, such as debris burning At stake: lives, property, for- or lawn mowing, and then ests spread to the forest. Once underway, a fire follows the fuel, whether it is trees or houses. “Simple and inexpensive prevention strategies can make your home, family and community much saf- er,” Babbs said. “Spring is the perfect time to remove dead, flammable vegetation and limb up trees around the yard.” To get an early start on Wildfire Awareness Month, join your neighbors in re- ducing your community’s wildfire risk by taking part in National Wildfire Com- munity Preparedness Day on Saturday, May 4. The National Fire Pro- tection Association has teamed up with State Farm Insurance to encourage res- idents to commit a couple of hours, or the entire day, to raising wildfire aware- ness and working on proj- ects that can protect homes and entire communities from the threat of fire. spending time with kids and grandkids. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Rotary and sat on the South Folkman Lane Fire Board and South Lane aka “Papa Bear”, 82 of Cottage School Board Budget Commit- Grove, OR passed away on tee. Keith is survived by his Cliff ord Keith May 4, 2019. Keith was born Coming soon: More Wildfire Awareness Month tips During May, the Oregon Department of Forestry, the Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal, the Office of Emergency Management, Keep Oregon Green, the U.S. Forest Service, and other federal, state and local emergency and re- sponse agencies will be promoting programs and messages encouraging the public to work together in their local communities to prevent the risk of wildfire. on March 24, 1937 in Brawley, CA to parents Cliff ord B. and Lottie L. (Glover) Folkman. He received a bachelor’s degree in loving wife of 61 years, Dorothy Folkman; daughter, Linda Folk- man; son, Randall Folkman; son, Curtis Folkman and wife Pattee; 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A celebra- Accounting from the University tion of life will be held at Trinity of Utah. Keith married Dorothy Lutheran Church on May 29th A. Byrd on Feb. 14, 1958 in Salt at 1:00 PM. Arrangements in Lake City, UT. He was an ac- the care of Smith Lund Mills countant for Sears and Roebuck Funeral Chapel, Cottage Grove, for over 30 years, a fi nancial OR. z å Funeral & Memorial Planning e Funeral & Memorial Planning e Cremation Options e Cremation Options e Monuments & Memorials e Cemetery Options e Monuments & Memorials Cemetery Options Please Celebrate the 4th of July Safely! 123 South 7th, Cottage Grove, Oregon 123 South 7 th •www.smithlundmills.com , Cottage Grove, Oregon 541-942-0185 z www.smithlundmills.com å SOUTH LANE COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE SAVE MONEY. SAVE LIVES. Special Event ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA SUPPORT Ground Ambulance Memberships $65 per year Ground Ambulance & Air Membership $115 per year G UEST SPEAKER T ARA B LOUNT , Executive Director, Magnolia Gardens Memory Care will discuss important signs to watch for in those living with dementia during the upcoming summer heat. Wednesday, May 22 – 6:30 p.m. Questions or concerns, call: Linda LaZar (541) 942-0054 Call 541-942-4493 for info. FOR EMERGENCY DIAL 911 Serving South Lane County. 1425 Daugherty Ave • Cottage Grove
